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Abnormal Urine Drug Screens In Pregnancy- Opportunity For Laboratory Stewardship, Anil K Chokkalla, Sahil Malik, Ridwan Ibrahim, Sridevi Devaraj

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Clinical testing for drugs of abuse typically involves initial screening followed by confirmatory testing. Due to limited evidence-based guidelines, the healthcare provider makes the decision to confirm abnormal screens based on the clinical context. This two-step approach proved to be inadequate in scenarios like maternal substance abuse and subsequent fetal/ newborn exposure. The goal of this study is to assess and improve the confirmatory testing rate of abnormal screens among pregnant patients at our women's center.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted to assess the confirmation rates among positively screened pregnant patients, and a lab stewardship initiative was …

Faith And Spiritual Renewal In Secular North Macedonia: The Pastoral Role Of The Macedonian Orthodox Church - The Archbishopric Of Ohrid In A Pluralistic Society, Borche Nikola Grambozov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

This article explores the relationship between faith and social dynamics in secular North Macedonia, with a focus on the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Archbishopric of Ohrid’s role in shaping spiritual values, social ethics and individual transformation. Although Republic of North Macedonia is a secular state, the Church remains a vital institution, an essential spiritual presence, offering spiritual guidance and fostering ethical frameworks that transcend cultural or national affiliations. It highlights how religious beliefs intersect with the country’s diverse cultural landscape, with an emphasis on the Church’s pastoral mission – directed not toward national or cultural constructs, but toward the transformation of individual. …

Old Victims, New Oppressors? Considering Postcolonial Social Conservatism Without Christianity In Central And Eastern Europe, Michal Opatrný

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

A significant part of societies in the states of Central and Eastern Europe openly reject the interconnection of Europe with the geopolitical, social and environmental problems of Africa, the Middle East, etc. Social conservativism without Christian belief is characteristic of this situation. Nevertheless, the churches and especially the representatives of the Catholic Church, often openly support these rejecting attitudes, i.e., by rejecting refugees, for example.

In the 20^th century, the Soviet Union and its internal supremacy of Russian nationalism heavily influenced this area. The postcolonial theory, together with the anti-oppressive theory, seems realistic to apply to this situation. In …

Enhancing Student Performance Evaluation Through Optimized Fuzzy Rule Techniques, Mohammed Khaleel Hussein, Ali Abdullah Ali, Mohammed Ahmed Subhi, Saleh Mahdi Mohammed

Baghdad Science Journal

The process of performance monitoring in e-learning platforms is one of the emerging techniques that enable educators to assess and improve the educational outcomes of the students. This is typically accompanied by few challenges that need to be addressed, including data privacy and security, maintaining data quality and availability, scaling performance monitoring for large numbers of learners, handling the heterogeneity of data, ensuring interpretability and explainability, considering contextual factors, addressing ethical considerations, and establishing robust technological infrastructure. Many methods and techniques are considered to resolve these issues, including the implementation of strong data privacy protection measures, applying data validation and …

Socio-Epidemiological Perspectives Of Sexual Trauma Experiences And Influential Factors On Sexual Orientation In Men Who Have Sex With Men, Rico Januar Sitorus, Misnaniarti Misnaniarti, Legiran Legiran, Rizma Adlia Syakurah, Diana Dewi Sartika, Asri Maharani, Retta Patresia

Kesmas

The complexity of sexuality and sexual trauma experiences, including harassment, unwanted touching, sexual urges, and forced sexual intercourse, should not be underestimated because of the tendency to initiate adverse psychosocial impacts. Sexual harassment can increase mental health risks, which may influence sexual orientation decisions. This quantitative study, using a cross-sectional design, aimed to determine a relationship between sexual trauma experiences and sexual orientation in men who have sex with men (MSM). This study population was MSM living in Palembang and Prabumulih City, with a sample size of 216 respondents. The proportion of respondents with homosexual orientation was 57.1%, and the …

Exploring The Experiences And Challenges Of Online Learning At A Private University In Malaysia, Harpaljit Kaur, Kyra Ley Sy Law

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This study explores online learning experiences, focusing on their advantages and disadvantages through a qualitative analysis of responses from 30 students at a private institution in Malaysia. The data was collected to gain insight into students' positive impacts and challenges during online learning. The study identified key positive impacts of online learning, including flexibility and accessibility, which allowed students to attend classes from any location and manage their schedules effectively. Students appreciated the opportunity to review recorded lectures and access various online resources. However, the research also highlighted significant negative impacts, such as feelings of isolation, technical issues like unstable …

The Effects Of Competitive Plyometric Training On Speed, Strength, And Defensive Skills Of Handball Players, Abbas Abdulhamza Kadhem

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: The importance of this research lies in preparing handball players with enhanced physical and skill capabilities through modern methods such as competitive plyometric training. The study was motivated by observed performance inconsistencies among Iraqi handball teams, particularly a decline in players' physical and technical execution toward the end of matches. This issue is attributed to the use of traditional training programs, which fail to develop the players’ physical fitness and technical performance adequately.  Objective: This study examines the effects of competitive plyometric training on handball players' speed, strength, and defensive skills. Methods: The research was driven by the observation …

Examination Of Protective Factors That Promote Prosocial Skill Development Among Children Exposed To Intimate Partner Violence, Megan R. Holmes, Anna E. Bender, Kristen A. Berg, Kylie E. Evans, Amy Korsch-Williams, Adam T. Perzynski

Faculty Scholarship

This retrospective cohort study examined prosocial skills development in child welfare-involved children, how intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure explained heterogeneity in children's trajectories of prosocial skill development, and the degree to which protective factors across children's ecologies promoted prosocial skill development. Data were from 1,678 children from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-being I, collected between 1999 and 2007. Cohort-sequential growth mixture models were estimated to identify patterns of prosocial skill development between the ages of 3 to 10 years. Four diverse pathways were identified, including two groups that started high (high subtle-decreasing; high decreasing-to-increasing) and two groups …

Board Of Trustees Agenda, Feb. 28 2025, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

The Lived Experiences Of African American Children Of Clergy: What Has Become Of Them In Their Adulthood?, Chantel Danielle Staton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

It is noticeable that there are stereotypes associated with being African American due to prejudice and racism. It is identifiable, as well, that there are stereotypes associated with being a child of the clergy due to their expectations being higher than nonclergy children. How do the two coexist? This phenomenological study aims to understand how the lived experiences of African American children of clergy have impacted their adulthood. How has being an African American child growing up in the home of a pastor impacted how that child now copes mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as an adult? This study is designed …

Track 1: Panel Discussion, Leadership, Mentorship, And Sponsorship: Empowering Women In Higher Ed, Natalia Norwood, Tina Martin, Kristin Richards, Ethel Scurlock, Coranette "Chris" Square, Kelly Lester

WHEMN Conference

This panel will illuminate the powerful roles that mentorship and sponsorship play in advancing women in higher education. Participants will hear from seasoned leaders who have successfully navigated these dynamics and discover practical strategies for cultivating supportive relationships.

• Natalia Norwood, ADA Specialist/EORC Investigator, The University of Mississippi — Moderator
• Tina Martin, Dean of the School of Nursing, The University of Mississippi
• Kristin Richards, Associate Professor and Program Chair for Social Work, Jackson State University
• Ethel Scurlock, Dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Associate Professor of English and African American Studies, The University of Mississippi
• Coranette “Chris” Square, …

Pornography, Problematic Use And Academic Outcomes In College Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Promise Tewogbola, Victoria Bodunde, Deborah Odaudu

Journal of Graduate Education Research

Background: The prevalence of pornography consumption among college students has raised concerns about its potential impact on academic performance. This study aims to examine the relationships between pornography use, academic outcomes, and problematic pornography use among university students.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 739 students from a Midwestern U.S. state university. Participants completed an online survey assessing demographics, grade point average (GPA), pornography consumption frequency, Academic Success Inventory (ASI) scores, and Problematic Pornography Use (PPU) scale scores. Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between variables.

Results: Pornography consumers had 41% lower odds of …

Curriculum Minutes 02/27/2025, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - February 27, 2025, Lindsay Hughes

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the Thursday, February 27, 2025 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter -- Watercooler.

Contents include:

• Casselli joins Microbiology and Immunology faculty
• New members selected for Gold Humanism Honor Society 
• USA Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference planned for April 3-4 in Biloxi
• Whiddon COM alumna McDade Hancock joins pediatrics faculty

Spectator 2025-02-27, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, February 27, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Parents’ Perceptions Of Outcomes Of A College Program For Students With Intellectual Disabilities: Beyond The Classroom, Gavin W. Watts, Mariya T. Davis, Eric J. Lopez, Megan A. Reynolds

All Faculty Scholarship (Archived)

Background

As the number of postsecondary education programs offering opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to attend college increases, so does the investigation into the outcomes of these programs. Gaps in the literature are apparent, especially related to programming at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI).

Method

The study explored parents' observations of their children's outcomes outside of the classroom (e.g., at home, in the community, related to their participation in an inclusive university program. Fourteen parents of currently enrolled students participated in in-depth exit interviews. Applied thematic analysis was conducted on the qualitative data.

Results

Participant responses revealed three major themes: …

The Transition To Adulthood: A Qualitative Study Of Autism Spectrum Disorder From Military And Veteran Parents And Military-Dependent Young Adults, Antonio F Pagán, Mara C Montenegro, Mark Ahlenius, Ana C Ramirez, Miriam Ortiz, Estefani Bernal, Cecilia Montiel-Nava, Jennifer Bittner, Katherine A Loveland, Ron E Acierno

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: Given the unique experiences of military service members and their families, military-dependent young adults (18-25 years old) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their military or veteran families experience unique barriers to accessing quality mental health care during the transition to adulthood. In fact, developing services to address ASD challenges for military families is a burgeoning area of interest for the department of defense. However, there is a limited knowledge on the specific needs of military families as the young adult's transition outside of high school and lose supports.

Materials and methods: The present study conducted 3 focus groups …

Bsw Students' Understanding Of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At A Predominantly White Institution, Nick Zeimet, Minyoung Lim Dr.

Day of Scholarship

Schools of social work are updating their curriculum to meet updated 2022 EPAS changes, specifically to teach and measure outcomes related to Engagement in ADEI Social Work Practice. This university is a private, Christian, predominantly white institution (PWI) located in the Midwestern, USA. This BSW program redesigned its pre-practicum course sequence to emphasize community-engaged learning. The redesign requires students to be placed in a community context that differs from the student's ethnic/racial identity, engages in critical reflective readings, explores concepts related to white supremacy, develops an advocacy/justice project with a poster presentation on campus to follow. An exploratory qualitative method …

Once Upon A Time For The Soul: A Review Of The Effects Of Storytelling In Spiritual Traditions, Sunwolf

Communication Research Trends

No abstract provided.

2025-02-26 “God” Save The Queens: Seattle Drag Immortalized, Tristan Scott

The Spectator Online

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Developing Evaluation Metrics To Measure The Us National Institute Of Health Plans To Enhance Diverse Perspectives: A Protocol For A Consensus-Based Study, Yulia A Levites Strekalova, Sanjay Jain, Pinaki Sarder

2020-Current year OA Pubs

INTRODUCTION: The diversity of participating investigators representing diverse disciplines, career stages, stakeholder groups, regions and types of institutions is essential for the success of large-scale research programmes. In 2021, the National Institutes of Health introduced a requirement for some of its large grants to include a separate section that describes the project's plan for enhancing diverse perspectives (PEDPs). Our project aims to develop consensus-based PEDP evaluation metrics and instruments that can be systematically and sustainably collected across the projects.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Evaluation work is organised into three objectives. First, shared knowledge about PEDP infrastructures, activities and outcomes will be …

Feeding And Swallowing Disorders In Children With Autism: What Caregivers Need To Know, Olivia Hopkins

Undergraduate Publications

This study investigates the complex topic of feeding and swallowing disorders in children with autism, highlighting the significant challenges they pose, particularly related to sensory sensitivities and oral motor difficulties, and the persistent lack of understanding. We examine diagnostic criteria, risks, familial impacts, cultural nuances, and evidence-based intervention strategies, with a focus on practical guidance for caregivers, to equip them with resources for navigating these challenges (Schulz & Eden, 2016). Despite the prevalence of these disorders, many remain unaware of the struggles, underscoring the urgent need for targeted investigations and supportive measures. Specifically, this paper aims to provide Speech Language …

Programs Agenda 2-25-25, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Approved Programs 2-25-25, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Ucc Minutes 2-25-25, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

Beyond ‘Fake It ‘Till You Make It’: Impostor Phenomenon In Archivists, April K. Anderson-Zorn, Tiffany Cole, Taylor Flinn, Jane Labarbara

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

In December 2022, members of the College and University Archives Section of the Society of American Archivists conducted a survey that examined the prevalence of impostor phenomenon (IP) among archivists. This study, the first to specifically focus on archivists, measures the prevalence of IP in the professional archival community. Using demographic data and the Clance Survey, the authors seek to identify factors that may lead to increased IP in archivists. This paper will review literature related to IP in the information sciences profession, detail the survey results, and suggest personal approaches and workplace initiatives to combat the phenomenon.

Social Work Field Education And Supervision: What A Global Pandemic Taught Us, Christie Jansing, Melissa Ketner, Lynn Shaw, Dianna Cooper-Bolinskey, Stephanie Rudd

Journal of Social Work in the Global Community

Social work field education programs have experienced changes throughout time, including adaptations to supervision of students in field education settings. Monitoring and developing field education supervision is an essential component of ensuring high-quality practicum experiences and satisfaction among both social work students and field instructors. Most recently, the COVID-19 global pandemic led most social work students and field instructors to a rapid shift in practicum placements from in-person to virtual learning; within the process, supervision changed as well. This study includes feedback from a small group of BSW students, MSW students, and field instructors regarding this transition in placement and …

Children Involvement In Terrorism Activities: Perpetrator Or A Victim? (A Study In The Circle Of Violence), Wawan Edi Prastiyo, I Ketut Rai Setiabudhi

Padjadjaran Jurnal Ilmu Hukum (Journal of Law)

Terrorism is an extraordinary crime since it violates human rights. However, it will be different if children commit it. The legal approach is not necessarily taken against children who become terrorists. The problem of children's involvement in terrorist activities does not end there. Another important issue that must also be considered is children of terrorist parents. They must be rescued from a violent social environment. In this study, we will discuss the position of children as victims in the cycle of violence of terrorism and criminal policies in overcoming the involvement of children in terrorism activities. This research is normative …

The Reformulation Of Restitution Concept In Juvenile Cases (A Comparative Study With Philippines And Thailand), I Wayan Putu Sucana Aryana

Padjadjaran Jurnal Ilmu Hukum (Journal of Law)

The principles of international law mandate diversion as a model for solving juvenile cases. The diversion model as a resolution model in Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand is rooted in the traditional culture and local wisdom of the people. Diversion agreement can take form of restitution. This study discusses three issues: (1) diversion in juvenile criminal justice system, (2) restitution in diversion, and (3) comparison of restitution in the Philippines and Thailand. This study employs normative legal approach, which examines the ambiguity of norms of restitution forms. Currently, restitution is interpreted merely as reimbursement for victim. This study collected primary and …